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NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026Cincy Jungle

In Atlanta's Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh, Rush threw an interception to T.J. Watt that was returned 35 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, contributing to the Falcons' 20-13 defeat.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Rush's Week 1 performance was insultingly bad; he only targeted Drake London four times in 60 minutes, while Kyle Pitts' lone pass-game opportunity was an underthrow that prevented a 30-plus yard gain, leaving limited path to upside unless Bijan Robinson converts short checkdowns into touchdowns.

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026Kyle

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This chart shows ANY/A vs. Catchable Throw Rate for Week 1 (per @FantasyPtsData) - Geno Smith is the most accurate QB, thanks to the Jets OL looking fantastic 👀 - Drake Maye had an all-time inefficient game in Week 1 - You could pick up any dude off the street, and Drake London would be better than Cooper Rush - Jordan Love had one of his least accurate games ever, behind the Packers struggling OL

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rush started under center for the Falcons in Week 1 with Tua Tagovailoa sidelined by oblique injury, leading to a much more muted offensive design. While Rush should not be viewed as a significant downgrade to the offense compared to Tagovailoa, he does not warrant streaming consideration for as long as both quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart remain sidelined.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Rush started under center for the Falcons in Week 1 due to Tua Tagovailoa's oblique injury, leading to a much more muted offensive design. While Rush should not be viewed as a significant downgrade to the offense compared to Tagovailoa, he does not warrant streaming consideration for as long as both quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart remain sidelined.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Ian Hartitz ranks Cooper Rush as QB32, noting that the Cowboys' lack of play-action usage may have been a direct result of Rush's performance. Hartitz expresses a strong desire to avoid watching him play.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cooper Rush is referenced with an apologetic tone ('Sorry, Cooper Rush') in the context of the Falcons being ranked 30th overall after their Week 1 loss, suggesting the source views the Falcons' prospects as poor and by extension Rush's performance or situation as disappointing.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

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The Panthers might be the first defense in history to give up 59 points and be a viable fantasy streaming target. Week 2 - Cooper Rush Week 3 - Deshaun Watson

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Rush may very well be the best QB on Atlanta's roster, even if he is listed behind Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa on the depth chart; the source notes his strong performance against the Steelers in Week 1 was not meaningless despite being against a third-string QB.

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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Falcons changed their media advisory from a 'starting QB press conference' to a 'QB Cooper Rush press conference' on Wednesday, signaling Rush as the likely starter for Sunday's home opener against the Panthers. Coach Kevin Stefanski will announce the official starter, but the media advisory shift and Rush's inclusion in the press conference roster represent a significant bread crumb pointing to his deployment.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes the Panthers are facing backup quarterback Cooper Rush, which puts them on the deep league radar for defenses but acknowledges the Panthers are not a strong defense to target.

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PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

The source places the Panthers on the deep league radar because they are facing backup quarterback Cooper Rush, but notes that the Panthers are not a defense the source is really excited to target because they don't think the Panthers are actually a strong defense.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cooper Rush appears likely to start at QB for the Falcons vs. Panthers based on a change to the Falcons media availability schedule that placed his name in the starting QB press conference slot for Wednesday, though the team has not officially confirmed the move. Rush was dealing with back issues during Sunday's loss to the Steelers, and his status will be updated Wednesday.

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NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Cooper Rush was limited by back spasms prior to the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Steelers but managed to get the start. In an ineffective performance, he completed 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The starting quarterback spot remains in flux for Atlanta, with health remaining the most important factor.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

The source expresses strong dissatisfaction with Cooper Rush as Dallas's starting quarterback, stating that the offense attached to him gives receivers almost no chance of paying off at their draft price. The source prefers even an injured Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. to Rush, indicating Rush's limitations severely hamper the fantasy value of Dallas's pass catchers.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Rush completed 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 1's 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh. The source states 'As bad as you thought this thing could look with Cooper Rush, it was worse.' The Falcons offense was inoperable unless Robinson created something himself, and the source would prefer Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. to get back on the field.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cooper Rush is identified as a major concern by the source; the Week 1 loss featured a heavily shuffled skill position offense with five receivers and tons of two tight end looks designed to help protect Rush, suggesting the Falcons offense was a 'Diet Lite with Splenda version' and not representative of future performance.

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NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

The source mentions Rush as a potential Week 3 starter for the Falcons against the Packers defense. If Rush is the starter, the source would feel good rolling out the Packers DST in that matchup, suggesting a favorable defensive streaming opportunity.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Third-string quarterback for the Falcons in Week 1; the Falcons were reduced to starting Cooper Rush, which affected Kyle Pitts' production with only one target and no catches.

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NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Rush was sacked four times and threw four interceptions in Week 1 against the Steelers, with the Falcons losing 20-13. This poor performance makes Atlanta an attractive matchup for Carolina's defense in Week 2.

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026Hayden Winks

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Not an exaggeration to say Cooper Rush cost Kyle Pitts a 60-yard TD against Jalen Ramsey.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Rush is available as a Falcons fill-in option with a solid home matchup against the Panthers, but the source would go with Drew Lock over Rush, and it may be discovered later in the week that Rush isn't starting if lefties Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. heal from their injuries.

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Jared Smola

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Sounds like another Cooper Rush start ... [Quoted](

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cooper Rush started Week 1 against Pittsburgh in place of Tagovailoa and completed 12-of-22 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 20-13 loss. His role as starter remains uncertain heading into Week 2 with no official decision made by the Falcons.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026The Falcoholic

Rush threw two interceptions in Week 1 loss to Steelers, including a pick-six to TJ Watt; turnover issues were the first element of Sunday's game that head coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned as a point of emphasis moving forward.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Rush started for Atlanta due to injuries ahead of him on the depth chart and struggled to do anything other than checkdowns to Bijan Robinson, limiting the passing game.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rush was manifestly incapable of pushing the ball down the field in his appearance, settling for checkdowns to Bijan Robinson. His poor performance highlights the Falcons' quarterback crisis and its impact on receiver fantasy value.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Rush was manifestly incapable of pushing the ball down the field in his Week 1 start for the Falcons, settling for checkdowns to Bijan Robinson. This severely limited the fantasy upside of downfield pass catchers like Drake London and Kyle Pitts.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Starting as third-string quarterback for Pittsburgh in Week 1, Rush completed just 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, including a back-breaking pick-6; the source notes Steelers' offense 'did just enough' despite the poor passing performance.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Starting as third-stringer for the Steelers in Week 1, Cooper Rush completed just 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, including a back-breaking pick-6 that limited Pittsburgh's offensive output despite a solid defensive performance.

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Dataroma

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Bottom 5 in week 1 completion % over expected, per @NextGenStats: 1. Cooper Rush (-13.7%) 2. Jordan Love (-9%) 3. Carson Wentz (-6.7%) 4. Cam Ward (-5.6%) 5. Jayden Daniels (-4.8%)

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026The Falcoholic

Rush struggled to get legitimate playmakers the ball and couldn't escape pressure; the offensive line had their work cut out for them, but Rush had multiple snaps where he stood no chance immediately, compounding the Falcons' offensive struggles in Week 1.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026The Falcoholic

Rush started Week 1 as a career backup with limited first-team reps, reportedly dealing with back spasms on Saturday, and no job until training camp. He was abjectly bad, missing deep shots, throwing wide on short passes, and throwing two ugly interceptions plus four tipped/batted passes. His one sharp screen pass to Bijan Robinson and intermediate throw to Jahan Dotson were surrounded by misses and a hideous interception followed by a pick-six. The Falcons ran an extremely conservative gameplan to limit his impact, but his poor decision-making and one-dimensional play severely hampered the offense. If forced to start Week 2, he'll need to be light years better to give the team a fighting chance.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rush was described as 'abjectly bad' in his Week 1 start, having been a career backup without a job until training camp, with extremely limited first-team reps and dealing with back spasms on Saturday. He completed one sharp screen pass to Robinson and a nice intermediate throw to Dotson but otherwise missed deep shots, threw wide on short passes, and threw two ugly interceptions alongside four tipped and batted passes. Nick Folk notes that if the Falcons have to go back to him in Week 2, he'll need to be 'light years better' to give the team a fighting chance.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Rush started for the Falcons in Week 1 against the Steelers, completing 12-of-22 for 143 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in a 20-13 loss. He was sacked four times and threw four interceptions, with his availability previously in question due to back spasms.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026The Falcoholic

Cooper Rush started despite being the third injured QB in the quarterbacks room during Saturday walk-through before flying to Pittsburgh. He completed 12 of 22 attempts for 143 yards, one TD, and two interceptions in the loss to the Steelers. The source lists him as part of 'The Ugly' from the game and notes he won't be the long-term starter, with either Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. expected to take over soon.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cooper Rush completed 12 of 22 attempts for 143 yards, one TD, and two interceptions in Week 1 start against Pittsburgh; the source notes his performance 'wasn't great' and lists him as 'The Ugly' from the game, emphasizing he won't be the long-term starter and that either Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. should be healthy enough to start soon.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rush started for the Falcons in Week 1 against Pittsburgh as the No. 3 quarterback after starter Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury during Thursday practice warmups and Michael Penix Jr. remained sidelined with a partially torn ACL. Rush himself suffered back spasms on Saturday morning but recovered in time to play a full game; the Falcons were close to starting undrafted rookie Jack Strand had Rush been unable to play.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rush had a disastrous Week 1 performance with a QBR of 2.6, four sacks, and barely 100 passing yards. He signed at the very start of training camp and was thrust into the starting role for the Falcons against the Steelers. His poor play significantly impacted the fantasy outlook for Falcons pass catchers Kyle Pitts and Drake London.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Rush had an abysmal Week 1 performance for the Falcons against the Cowboys, posting a QBR of 2.6, taking four sacks, and barely managing to crack 100 yards on an offense that leaned heavily into Bijan Robinson targets. The source notes that while the passing game floor can't quantifiably get worse, it's possible the Falcons won't find a reasonable passing game floor with the uncertainty around Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa.

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